Occupational Formulation and Measurable Goal Setting Training
This course is designed for Occupational Therapists who want to provide occupation-focused, client-centred care that is recovery-focused. Occupational Formulation is a theory-based approach that offers a bridge between theory, assessment, and therapy. Assessment information is compiled into a narrative that can be shared with clients through a collaborative process, leading to the negotiation of measurable occupational goals to guide treatment interventions. This course will appeal to therapists passionate about ensuring that occupation is central to their practice.
About
My experience of Occupational Formulation
I was fortunate to have gained my Occupational Therapy qualification in South Africa, where I worked prior to moving to the UK in 2005. In 2012, I discovered Occupational Formulation, which has significantly enhanced my practice as a clinician, supervisor and manager of Occupational Therapy services. I have had the privilege of receiving Occupational Formulation and Goal Setting training from Sue Parkinson on multiple occasions, as well as supervision from her regarding my application of Occupational Formulation.
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Based on my belief in, and experience with the power of Occupational Formulation and Measurable Goal Setting, I have implemented it into various Occupational Therapy services that I have managed, including trauma, eating disorders and personality disorder services.
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I take great pleasure in sharing my expertise in Occupational Formulation through the training and supervision of my colleagues.
Benefits of Occupational Formulation and Goal Setting
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My approach is rooted in understanding ‘what matters to my clients’, and I have found Occupational Formulation invaluable in gaining insights into a client’s occupational identity, creating a depth of therapeutic alliance that has been very empowering both for me as a clinician and for the clients with whom I have the privilege to work.
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This approach has enabled the Occupational Therapy services I managed to meet the objectives of enhancing person-centred care through adopting an occupation focused, conceptual model of practice that ensure reporting stays occupation- focused.
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This approach has enabled me to demonstrate positive outcomes for clients, including a reduction in symptomatology.
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Most importantly, I have been able to show Occupational Therapy treatment’s impact on the client’s occupational functioning, performance and satisfaction, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
About the course
This is a 2-part training course (3.5 hours per session) that introduces the process of Occupational Formulation and negotiating measurable goals, as outlined by Parkinson & Brooks (2021).
Additionally, each training session is followed by a supervision session, lasting 1.5 hours, designed to support competence development, facilitate reflection, and ensure effective implementation into practice. Experience from previous training has showed offering the added supervision session is invaluable in improving confidence and problem-solving during the initial stages of compiling occupational formulations and setting measurable goals.
Part 1
How to create an Occupational Formulation
3.5-hours theory and practice:
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Why Occupational Formulation and what it adds to your practice.
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MOHO review and how it applies to Occupational Formulation.
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Understanding the sections of Occupational Formulation and how to practically order information from assessment into these sections.
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Occupational Formulation paperwork.
1.5-hours supervision and implementation:
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Opportunity to share an Occupational Formulation, get feedback and reflect on the process.
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Improving confidence, competence and implementation.
Part 2
Measurable Goal Setting
3.5-hours theory and practice:
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How goal setting benefits treatment.
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Principles of writing goals using TICKS method – breaking long-term goals down into smaller goals.
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Opportunity to apply skills in practice.
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How to evaluate occupational change.
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Goal Setting paperwork.
1.5-hours supervision and implementation:
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Opportunity to share and reflect on setting measurable goals in practice and get feedback
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Improving confidence, competence and implementation.
The course can be offered individually or as group training
It can be done online or in-person where practical.
Cost: £400.00 (£40 per hour of training)
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I am also interested to work with services who want to implement occupational formulation and goal setting and can develop a bespoke package to suit the needs of the service.
If you are interested in the training (for yourself or for your service), please contact me to organise an initial discussion with no obligations.
Package: Occupational Formulation and Measurable Goal Setting Training and Supervision
I offer a package consisting of:
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Occupational Formulation and Measurable Goal Setting training as described above
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After completion of the course, 2 additional 1.0 hour supervision sessions focused on fine-tuning and implementing this into your practice.
Cost: £500